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Post by xerxes on Mar 7, 2011 21:27:39 GMT
I'm not particularly keen on it either, I just wanted to see what it looked like. What I think would be really nice is a small metal push-button, something like this:  However, this is too big and it's a momentary switch, so wouldn't work, but you get the idea. I used something similar with an iluminated blue ring on my power amps, but they have a soft start circuit in them and the momentary switch operates a relay on that:  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2011 22:16:33 GMT
Owen, I think our taste in switches differ somewhat  YUK !!! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2011 22:22:02 GMT
I think if it ain't broke don't fix it. The original looks great to me.
Christian does have a point about shipping costs/weight though. Never thought of that!
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Post by clausdk on Mar 7, 2011 22:48:07 GMT
If I had anything to say I would use black screws instead of the crome ones..
I took the screws from the back of my V8 and switched them with the front ones, so that the screws on the fronplate is black, I think it looks better..
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Post by PinkFloyd on Mar 7, 2011 23:21:01 GMT
I think if it ain't broke don't fix it. The original looks great to me. Christian does have a point about shipping costs/weight though. Never thought of that! Was my FIRST thought Ian.... the standard Pinkie (in ABS) costs £20 to ship ROW and £16 Europe.... I certainly don't want to end up posting a damned BRICK of a thing through the post. Royal Mail are now charging VAT on top of signed for items, it will soon be more expensive for the shipping than it is for the PSU! |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Mar 7, 2011 23:21:25 GMT
Owen, I think our taste in switches differ somewhat YUK !!! LOL! ;D |
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Post by mrarroyo on Mar 7, 2011 23:46:13 GMT
I prefer the first switch.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2011 9:34:39 GMT
I think the large rocker looks fine, though Owens circular push button is also very slick. However, I was looking at those for my music-pc build and the metal ones with a centre LED are about €20 here.
That has to be too much for a less important component on an affordable finished product.
For the front bolts my personal preference would be domed hex drive.
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Post by xerxes on Mar 8, 2011 9:46:16 GMT
OK, I realise I'm in a club with a single member, but what I'm driving at is that with the switch slap bang in the middle, and perhaps this is a very personal thing, it's too symetrical, so I wanted to see what it looked like with the switch moved off to one side. However, because the face is essentially square, that has a symetry of its own, which is hard to deal with. Also, the large radiused corners mean that any shape placed on it that doesn't echo them looks odd. To my eyes, the problem is aleviated if the face isn't so square, or the contrast between the switch and the background is reduced.  |
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Post by mrarroyo on Mar 8, 2011 11:42:49 GMT
The switch looks best IMO on the first rendition.
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Post by PinkFloyd on Mar 8, 2011 11:56:58 GMT
OK, I realise I'm in a club with a single member, but what I'm driving at is that with the switch slap bang in the middle, and perhaps this is a very personal thing, it's too symetrical, so I wanted to see what it looked like with the switch moved off to one side. However, because the face is essentially square, that has a symetry of its own, which is hard to deal with. Also, the large radiused corners mean that any shape placed on it that doesn't echo them looks odd. To my eyes, the problem is aleviated if the face isn't so square, or the contrast between the switch and the background is reduced. Aha! I think I have come up with the perfect solution.... the funky angle switch!   |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2011 15:20:32 GMT
Naaaaaaaaaaaaah,
Try this...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2011 15:36:34 GMT
There's nothing like a little pink button...... |
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Post by toad on Mar 8, 2011 15:45:13 GMT
There's nothing like a little pink button...... Yeah but some people would find it difficult to find... Especially in the dark |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2011 17:54:03 GMT
I was hoping for a glowing one. |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Mar 8, 2011 20:23:43 GMT
I took a pic of all the switches on the standard version today and still like them..... there is a sample of the alu enclosure on it's way and I can't wait for it to arrive   |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Mar 8, 2011 20:32:54 GMT
the IEC should be OCC copper and the fuse one of those Hifi fuse (Gold or Silver) as options. Hi Chong, The picture was only a mock up. The SE uses either IeGo 24K gold plated IEC sockets or Rhodium sockets (the blue ones) The 6.3mm female crimp connectors supplied with these sockets are solid silver! I draw the line at gold plated fuses, this is something that the "end user" can easily fit themselves if they fancy wasting £25 on one fuse.... an absolute license to print money IMO. You can see the rear panel incorporates a high quality 20mm fuseholder + high quality IEC socket:      |
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Post by mrarroyo on Mar 10, 2011 0:32:53 GMT
Mike, build yourself a 24VDC to use with the Musical Paradise unit that is on its way to you.
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Post by XTRProf on Mar 10, 2011 4:23:29 GMT
There's nothing like a little pink button...... Yeah but some people would find it difficult to find... Especially in the dark I was hoping for a glowing one. I will be more fun and outright special to have a glowing Pink Panther switch. Heh, heh, heh .......... Think Pink and nothing better than the ................  Isn't he gorgeous .............. |
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Post by XTRProf on Mar 10, 2011 4:38:49 GMT
the IEC should be OCC copper and the fuse one of those Hifi fuse (Gold or Silver) as options. Hi Chong, The picture was only a mock up. The SE uses either IeGo 24K gold plated IEC sockets or Rhodium sockets (the blue ones) The 6.3mm female crimp connectors supplied with these sockets are solid silver! I draw the line at gold plated fuses, this is something that the "end user" can easily fit themselves if they fancy wasting £25 on one fuse.... an absolute license to print money IMO. You can see the rear panel incorporates a high quality 20mm fuseholder + high quality IEC socket: Ah, Iego, I have their RCA input protectors. Yeah, they have a copper version for the IEC as well. Those Gold or Rhodium plated are just brass. Of course, when you have Hifi fuse, your cost must be cheaper than what the rest can supply. Well, call it "Value Package SE" if they opt in. But you better try and make sure there is hearable improvement before offering. For really hirez system, there is clearly a difference. |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Mar 10, 2011 8:31:56 GMT
Chong, Anybody who pays £25 for a gold plated fuse requires immediate medical help IMO! What about the internal wiring of an appliance? It is copper! What about the mains cable running through your house? Copper! The mains sockets, copper........ You add a gold plated 20mm fuse and this does WHAT exactly? I was very reluctant to fit Rhodium plated IEC sockets as I think they are also a waste of money but some people request this type of thing believing that it improves the sound quality so I have incorporated them on the SE Pinkie. This all adds to the cost but, in my opinion, is pure garnish and does nothing to the sound quality. There will be a slight improvement (all improvements in audio are subtle) using the aluminium enclosure as it will give a better degree of shielding. Apart from that it is, essentially, a cosmetically "nicer" package. I don't want to turn into a BS merchant claiming that gold plated fuses and IEC sockets bring about a huge audible improvement because they don't.... The Pinkie SE will be housed in a lovely enclosure and if there ARE any audible improvements over the ABS enclosure then I will put that down to the shielding that the alu box provides. I have received a "raw" aluminium prototype enclosure and will be building a Pinkie SE today, I will have a GOOD listening over the coming week |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2011 8:43:56 GMT
Mike Perhaps they need cryogenic treatment first ?  Alex |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Mar 10, 2011 9:12:01 GMT
I am sorry but this is just an absolute RIP OFF £30 for a FUSE?!!!  " HiFi Tuning Audiophile Fuses are made from ceramic bodies which are tuned for resonance control" Tuned for resonance control? what a crock of shite!  I use German "SIBA" fuses which have ceramic bodies but I doubt they have been "tuned" for resonance control   |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Mar 10, 2011 9:16:28 GMT
Mike Perhaps they need cryogenic treatment first ? Alex I'll shove my SIBA fuses in the deep freeze over night and market them as German built "cryo" fuses.... I'll coat them in butyl rubber and claim I have "tuned" them and punt them out at a very reasonable £19.99 (inc. VAT and shipping) |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2011 9:19:31 GMT
I am sorry but this is just an absolute RIP OFF £30 for a FUSE?!!! " HiFi Tuning Audiophile Fuses are made from ceramic bodies which are tuned for resonance control" Tuned for resonance control? what a crock of shite! I use German "SIBA" fuses which have ceramic bodies but I doubt they have been "tuned" for resonance control Years ago , fuses often had ceramic bodies. Most likely to make them less prone to breakage. Gold plate the end caps, and Zen you have zee license to print money ! |
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